Public Programs

[ 7701 Royce Street Annandale, VA 22003 ] [ 703-941-1065 ]

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your member number (or barcode number), a valid email address and a
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703-222-4664.

Nurture your child's sense of wonder and spark your own interest in
the natural world with classes, programs or a visit to the Hidden Oaks
Nature Center.

Active Ways to Explore the Outdoors with Your Family

Nature Playce (Families) dawn-dusk. Take time to get outdoors and play in our
1/3-acre unstructured play area in the woods. Make mud pies, dig into
woodchip piles, make stick “forts” or just rest on a bench and watch
the clouds float by.

Come to the nature center during regular hours (see above) and ask
for a naturalist to give your family a brief orientation resulting in
the bestowing of the title, “Official Nature Snooper” along with a
free gift from the Friends of Hidden Oaks. Get unplugged and prepare
to discover the wonders of nature. FREE

Hidden Oaks Bingo: Everyone Wins! (All ages) Ask a naturalist for your Hidden Oaks Bingo card and
join us for outdoor fun. From exhibit exploration to trail walks to
program participation, achieve stamps for four-in-a row to win a
family field guide. Free.

Discovery Bag No reservations required. Available during nature center hours.
(Families) Enhance your enjoyment of the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail,
which loops behind the nature center. Each bag contains activities
and learning enhancements ideal for young child and parent adventures
along the woodchip path.

Scavenger Hunt No reservations required. Available during nature center hours.
$1 (All ages) Use nature's clues to find its treasures with our
self-guided scavenger hunts. Challenge yourself to find all the
highlights along the 1/3-mile Old Oak Trail which loops behind the
nature center.